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Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: R607 000 worth of lifelines

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A mother of three is getting help to continue her life-saving dialysis, a teenage sporting champion is getting vital rehabilitation, and a young woman has been awarded a life-changing bursary — all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners.

And with Teddython 2026 just around the corner, Hot Cares has been busier than ever — making a meaningful difference to the tune of R607,000 this week alone.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...
23 Oct English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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